Upon a first glance, the Chronomaster Original, and the A386 it’s based on, appear nearly identical. It masterfully retains the singular and enduringly relevant design of the A386 while packing the performance of the modern version of the El Primero boasting 1/10th of a second precision and time measurement.

While Zenith has paid tribute to many of its emblematic historical references, including gold versions of the A386 in its Chronomaster Revival collection that debuted during the El Primero’s 50th anniversary.īut beyond a contemporary reinterpretation of this iconic chronograph, Zenith has gone a step further with the Chronomaster Original.

Over 50 years later, the El Primero remains the benchmark of precision among automatic chronograph movements, giving way to new versions and iterations in a constant evolution of technology and performance. Introduced in 1969, it was one of the first steel watches to be equipped with the revolutionary El Primero calibre – the world’s first automatic high-frequency integrated chronograph movement. Not many watches have been as influential and truly iconic as the Zenith A386. Swiss luxury watch brand Zenith expands its automatic chronograph product range by launching the Chronomaster Original.

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